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2024 Best Nursing Schools in Oregon

19 Colleges in Oregon
1,506 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$79,870 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in nursing, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #3 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 19 schools in Oregon to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of nursing. Combined, these schools handed out 1,506 degrees in nursing to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Nursing School

Best Nursing Schools in Oregon The nursing program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Nursing rankings. We derive our Best Overall Nursing School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Nursing Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Nursing
Bachelor's Degrees in Nursing
Master's Degrees in Nursing
Doctor's Degrees in Nursing

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Nursing Schools in Oregon list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Nursing in Oregon

The schools below may not offer all types of nursing degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Oregon Schools in Nursing

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
444 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$101,284 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in nursing has to check out Oregon Health & Science University. Located in the large city of Portland, OHSU is a public university with a small student population.

There were roughly 444 nursing students who graduated with this degree at OHSU in the most recent year we have data available. Those nursing students who get their degree from Oregon Health & Science University make $21,414 more than the typical nursing student.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
62 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$91,733 Median Starting Salary

University of Portland is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in nursing. University of Portland is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Portland. A Best Colleges rank of #231 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of Portland is a great university overall.

There were about 62 nursing students who graduated with this degree at University of Portland in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the nursing major at University of Portland make $11,863 more than the standard graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

More information about a degree in nursing from University of Portland

3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
$63,563 Median Starting Salary
$33,949 Median Student Debt

Oregon Coast Community College is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in nursing. Located in the rural area of Newport, Oregon Coast Community College is a public college with a small student population.

There were about 23 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Oregon Coast Community College in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients usually make about $63,563 in the first five years of their career.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
60 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$78,566 Median Starting Salary

George Fox University is a good option for students interested in a degree in nursing. GFU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Newberg. A Best Colleges rank of #522 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GFU is a great university overall.

There were about 60 nursing students who graduated with this degree at GFU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the nursing program earn around $78,566 for their early career.

More information about a degree in nursing from George Fox University

5

Bushnell University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Eugene. This university ranks 24th out of 30 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oregon.

There were about 24 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Bushnell University in the most recent year we have data available. Those nursing students who get their degree from Bushnell University earn $13,887 more than the average nursing student.

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6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
16th Most Popular In OR
26.7% Growth in Graduates

Clackamas Community College is a small public college located in the suburb of Oregon City.

There were approximately 30 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Clackamas Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
13th Most Popular In OR
40 Nursing Degrees Awarded

Warner Pacific is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Portland.

There were about 40 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Warner Pacific in the most recent data year.

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8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
$77,917 Median Starting Salary
$28,731 Median Student Debt

Located in the town of The Dalles, Columbia Gorge Community College is a public college with a small student population.

There were roughly 16 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Columbia Gorge Community College in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients usually earn around $77,917 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in nursing from Columbia Gorge Community College

9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
46 Nursing Degrees Awarded
10.9% Growth in Graduates

Umpqua Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Roseburg. This college ranks 21st out of 30 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oregon.

There were roughly 46 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Umpqua Community College in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the nursing program report average early career wages of $74,195.

More information about a degree in nursing from Umpqua Community College

10
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
82 Nursing Degrees Awarded
11.0% Growth in Graduates

Lane Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Eugene. This college ranks 16th out of 30 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oregon.

There were approximately 82 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Lane Community College in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the nursing program state that they receive average early career earnings of $74,935.

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Best Nursing Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Nursing Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 330 17,965
Washington 300 3,806
Nevada 192 1,994
Hawaii 164 534
Alaska 119 177

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One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.

Nursing Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Registered Nursing 1,416
Nursing Practice 40
Nursing Administration 22
Nurse Anesthetist 10
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 7
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery 6
School Nursing 2
Clinical Nurse Leader 2
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 1

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 882
Allied Health Professions 772
Public Health 596
Dental Support Services 545
Health & Medical Administrative Services 479
Health Sciences & Services 434
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 409
Alternative Medicine & Systems 399
Mental & Social Health Services 304
Communication Sciences 249

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